Scroll our calendar to find the perfect events during your stay or plan your stay around one of our fantastic events. With substantial diversity and community pride, there’s an event every weekend; festivals every month. There’s something for everyone in the family… food festivals, arts and entertainment showcases, cultural, historical and contemporary events. Holiday happenings for every season including the July Celebration on Lake Murray a top 10 Southeast Event. With so many events to offer, you will probably have to extend your stay in Lake Murray Country.
The Guardians of the Night K9 5K Race/Run is a true night event that offers a fun, flat, fast-paced race -–giving runners the opportunity to run alongside Richland County Sheriff's Department K9 Deputies and their own K9 partners. This year, the event returns to the South Carolina State Fairgrounds in Downtown Columbia. This is a […]
Paddle the lower Saluda surrounded by beautiful scenery and wildlife. After a one hour paddle, sample delicious craft beers from Columbia Craft at the river overlook . Trip is dependent on weather and river levels. Take home a complimentary Saluda Shoals Park glass to commemorate the evening. Light refreshments will be served.Paddle stars at 6:00 […]
When the sun is going down is the coolest time to run the pavement in Columbia. 7:30 pm - Youth Fun Run (non-competitive) 7:45 pm - 5K Road Race
Join us for our sixth annual Historic Water Balloon Battle from 5:30 – 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 13. Using water balloons, guests will break into teams to learn about military tactics through history and battle on the grounds of the Robert Mills House & Gardens. Before and during the battle, enjoy drinks and food from Doggy […]
Come celebrate outdoor life and being on the water by shaking things up at The Jewel Tri! This isn't your typical triathlon. Nope. No swimming necessary. Paddles are necessary though. This is a unique paddle, bike and run event. You can choose to do all three legs solo or as a relay team (2-person or […]
The Lexington County Sheriff's Foundation is proud to announce the Eight annual Jailbreak Escape Urban Challenge Run, to be held Saturday, August 14, 2021. For the past 15 years, the Jailbreak Race Series has raised over $90,000 to support professional law enforcement services in Lexington County. Building on our efforts to provide healthy and family-friendly […]
Join Shannon Watson, RN and F2T Productions in the new series, Keeping the Balance, that will focus on mindfulness with balancing self care and elevated dining. Shannon Watson is a Registered Nurse with over 13 years of experience, specializing in enhancing Human Performance through Stretch Therapy, Private and Group Yoga, Mindfulness, and Focused Attention. She […]
Enjoy a one hour paddle on the Saluda River followed by a wine tasting at the overlook. Trip is dependent on weather and river levels. Take home a complimentary Saluda Shoals Park glass to commemorate the evening. Light refreshments will be served. Paddle stars at 6:00 p.m. at the upper boat ramp. Boat and all […]
Welcome to the 7th Annual Stomp the Swamp 5k. You are about to participate in one of the most unique and challenging 5k courses in the Midlands. The 5k course is 1 loop around beautiful the River Bluff High School Campus, allowing athletes to run over nature bridges, nature paths, and to begin and end […]
Paddle the lower Saluda surrounded by beautiful scenery and wildlife. After a one hour paddle, sample delicious craft beers from Columbia Craft at the river overlook . Trip is dependent on weather and river levels. Take home a complimentary Saluda Shoals Park glass to commemorate the evening. Light refreshments will be served.Paddle stars at 6:00 […]
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Run Hard offers three race events during the Lexington Half Marathon weekend. Choose a race for more details! Our course is fully certified from the USATF. The Lexington Half Marathon: The race will start and finish at Lexington County Baseball Stadium, home of the Lexington County Blowfish. The course is set so runners will run DOWN […]